Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global

Martin Valasek is renowned for his handling of major international disputes, with significant experience overseeing arbitration matters on behalf of companies in the natural resources, energy and manufacturing industries. He represents such clients in proceedings conducted under ad hoc, ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.

Junior Sirivar handles an impressive array of international arbitral proceedings arising in the natural resources and energy sectors, as well as domestic commercial disputes.

Toronto-based James Bunting has extensive experience acting for clients in commercial disputes, appeals, construction disputes and sport-related litigation.

Joseph McArthur KC is frequently relied upon by clients from the energy and natural resources and pharmaceutical sectors to handle commercial dispute resolution. He is particularly regarded for his wide-ranging trial experience and offers additional expertise as arbitration counsel. He is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.

Toronto-based Luis Sarabia maintains a broad dispute resolution practice, representing clients in both complex commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Fluent in Spanish, he also represents clients in international matters.

Robert Deane represents clients before provincial and federal courts across the nation, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is lauded for his expertise in international arbitration as well as cross-border and domestic commercial litigation. He is based in Borden Ladner Gervais's Vancouver office.

Stephen Drymer heads the international arbitration group at Montréal-based Woods LLP. He is highly regarded for his expertise across both domestic and international arbitration conducted under ad hoc and institutional rules. He frequently acts on investor-state disputes, acting as either a neutral or arbitration counsel.

Craig Chiasson is a highly experienced lawyer who maintains a respected arbitration practice from his base in BLG's Vancouver office. He consistently wins praise for his skilled handling of international arbitration and investment treaty disputes.

Calgary-based Gordon Tarnowsky KC of Dentons is regularly mandated by major oil and gas clients to handle cases involving multiple jurisdictions. He is equally experienced in litigation and arbitration, with noted strength in contractual disputes.

Vancouver-based Laura Cundari has a growing reputation in BC for her representation of clients from the energy, pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors. She has significant experience in litigating and arbitrating disputes before both federal and provincial courts.